I am an internationalist sort of person, an American who for over forty years now has traveled all over, and outside, the United States. I had previously lived overseas a couple of times, in Greece and in England, and have traveled extensively in the Arab world. After meeting an Austrian while I was living in Greece one summer, I eventually moved from California to marry and set up my life here in Austria, where I teach English literature in the Middle Years program at Vienna International School. In addition to offering my apartment in Vienna for rent during school vacation times, we are building a house in a beautiful place in the Greek islands, which we will eventually rent out at times (see my fourth photo for the view from our land). I motorcycle in the Austrian Alps, play Irish tunes on guitar, and study Middle East history and politics. My wife Dagmar is a teacher also (Art and ESL), and has been a student and teacher of bellydance for many years.

This was my first experience with airbnb and it was totally worth it. Carl's apartement is really nice and clean. It is close to the subway and it's quiet. Carl was there and gave me a quick introduction to the flat and has also a book prepared with the house rules and some ideas where to go to in Vienna. We had a great time!

We had a fantastic 2 days at Carl's flat. It's very individual and so interesting. Apartment is very close to the centre. You can go on foot 2-4 km or take a transport. Carl was so kind and hospitable . We even found some food in the fridge prepared for us. Thanks for all, Carl!

Carl's apartment is very cozy. It is in a nice neighborhood and very close to public transportation that will easily take you to the center of Vienna. He answered quickly all our questions and left maps at the apartment and tips about things to do and see.
His downstairs neighbor, Astrid is also very nice. She called a taxi for us to get to the airport. Overall it was a very good experience and I can recommend Carl.

My adult son and I stayed at Carl's apartment for a week in April 2014. We had an excellent experience. This was my first time to use Airbnb, and my first time to travel to Europe in many years, so I had a lot of questions before I made my decision about where to stay in Vienna. Carl responded to my questions quickly and respectfully, and he was very flexible about arrival and departure times. (so much better than hotels!)
The apartment is clean, pleasant, and convenient. (It's just a few blocks to the #43 Tram which goes to the city center, and a couple more blocks to the Underground train) Our contact person for getting the key was also very responsive and flexible and friendly, as long as we kept her updated about our arrival and departure times. We were really pleased to be able to use the apartment as sort of a two bedroom place, since the sleeper sofa was a comfortable bed (according to my son) and he was able to have his own space in the living room. Another very nice thing was that Carl left some fresh, healthy food and juice for us upon our arrival.
We felt perfectly comfortable in the neighborhood, and we often came home on the Tram late and tired. We heard there is a "red light" district not far from this immediate neighborhood, but we never saw any signs of problem behavior. This neighborhood and Vienna in general seemed very safe to us.

Carl is a very good host! He responds very quickly and helps whenever one has a question. His home is in a nice neighborhood and with good public transport available. Cosy home and a good deal for the price! I can very much recommend him!

Carl gave us very helpful and useful Information in advance. It was a very nice and uncomplicaed contact via email. And everything worked out fine: We really enjoyed our Vienna-Weekend and loved the appartement. Everthing was fine and it was a fabulous base from where to start our Vienna-explorations. By Tram, the City-Center can be reached in about 10 to 15 Minutes.

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I have known Carl off and on since about 1962. Now a teacher by profession, Carl has always been affable, sober, highly intelligent, great sense of humor, and enthusiastically engaged with the world about him. His flat is always clean and comfortable. I always stay at Carl’s whenever I’m in Vienna

Carl has been a close lifelong friend since we grew up together playing football/soccer, baseball, and tennis together outside of New York City. We lived together after college in New Jersey, and for periods of time outside San Francisco, California, where I have lived for many years. I have traveled with Carl and have visited and stayed with him in his homes in Greece, Boston, and California. Carl is a world citizen and traveler who is very knowledgeable about world events and people. Most importantly to anyone considering staying at his beautiful place in Vienna is that Carl is a person of high integrity who values and takes good care of his living space. I highly recommend Carl and his place to anyone interested in spending time in Vienna. Cheers, Tom